Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
andersonii
ID:
538877

Status:
valid

Authors:
Krukoff

Source:
cmp

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 41(4): 250. 1979

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000538209



Common Names

  • Anomospermum andersonii
  • Andersonii Anomospermum
  • Andersonii Anomospermum Bush


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Description

Anomospermum andersonii (also called Anderson's anomospermum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Central Africa. It has a spreading crown and a short trunk with a grayish-brown bark. The leaves are simple, alternate, oblong-lanceolate, and serrate. It grows in humid tropical forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Anomospermum andersonii is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other illnesses. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anomospermum andersonii has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anomospermum andersonii is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can be used in xeriscaping.

Where to Find Anomospermum andersonii

Anomospermum andersonii can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Anomospermum andersonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anomospermum andersonii?

Anomospermum andersonii

What is the common name of Anomospermum andersonii?

Andersonii

What is the natural habitat of Anomospermum andersonii?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

Species in the Menispermaceae family

Abuta acutifolia, Abuta antioquiana, Abuta aristeguietae, Abuta barbata, Abuta brevifolia, Abuta bullata, Abuta candollei, Abuta chiapasensis, Abuta chocoensis, Abuta colombiana, Abuta dwyeriana, Abuta fluminum, Abuta grandifolia, Abuta grisebachii, Abuta imene, Abuta longa, Abuta mycetandra, Abuta obovata, Abuta pahni, Abuta panamensis, Abuta panurensis, Abuta platyphylla, Abuta racemosa, Abuta rufescens, Abuta sandwithiana, Abuta seemannii, Abuta selloana, Abuta solimoesensis, Abuta soukupii, Abuta spicata, Abuta steyermarkii, Abuta vaupesensis, Abuta velutina, Albertisia apiculata, Albertisia capituliflora, Albertisia cordifolia, Albertisia crassa, Albertisia cuneata, Albertisia delagoensis, Albertisia exelliana, Albertisia ferruginea, Albertisia glabra, Albertisia laurifolia, Albertisia mangenotii, Albertisia mecistophylla, Albertisia megacarpa, Albertisia papuana, Albertisia porcata, Albertisia puberula, Albertisia scandens,

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